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MAKE A
PROMISE
Don’t delay your
next mammogram
HERE’S A PLEDGE
that’s well worth
making: “I’ll call for an appointment to
talk with my healthcare provider about
breast cancer screening.”
You might be too busy to get to it today.
That’s OK. So how does tomorrow look?
Why the urgency?
When it comes to breast cancer, early
detection offers women the best chance
of surviving the disease, according to the
American Cancer Society (ACS).
There are some things that increase
your risk for breast cancer, such as your
age, having close relatives with the disease,
having dense breasts, or not having chil-
dren or having your first child after age 30.
But at the same time, most women who
get breast cancer don’t have any risk fac-
tors, reports the ACS.
That’s why talking with your provider
is so important. You can discuss your per-
sonal risk and decide what’s best for you.
Is your 40th birthday around the
corner?
If so, ask your provider about beginning
regular mammograms to screen for breast
cancer. If you’re overdue for one, schedule
it as soon as possible.
ADVICE FOR YOUNGER WOMEN
Even
if you’re in your 20s or 30s, you can take
steps to help protect yourself.
Become familiar with how your breasts
look and feel, and report any changes to
your provider.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Screen-
ing can bring peace of mind. To
schedule an appointment for a mammo-
gram, give us a call at
660-890-7145
.
Specialty clinics get a boost
The construction added a new Out-
patient Treatment Center with easy
access and space for more exam and
treatment rooms. So you can quickly
make an appointment when you need
to see a:
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Cardiologist (heart doctor).
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Nephrologist (kidney doctor).
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Oncologist (cancer doctor).
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Pulmonologist (lung doctor).
And with room enough to grow, the
future could bring even more specialty
care services to the community.
“We are continually looking to
identify additional new services we
currently do not offer,” Thompson says.
INFUSION CENTER
Who it helps.
The new infusion center serves people who need che-
motherapy, transfusions or IV antibiotics.
What’s new?
Each of the 12 private treatment bays includes a heated,
massaging recliner and a TV. There are two private rooms where patients
can lie down comfortably for longer infusions. Natural lighting and a
relaxing lounge with a fireplace greet guests and patients alike. A lab
draw site is located nearby. And ground-floor access makes getting there
(and to other outpatient services) much easier now, Craig Thompson,
Chief Operating Officer, notes.
Why it matters.
More people can receive chemotherapy and other
vital treatments close to home, without being uprooted from family
and community.
Hours:
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Get in touch:
660-890-7266
.
WOMEN’S IMAGING SUITE
Who it helps.
Women who need mammography and possibly breast
ultrasound or biopsy services.
What’s new?
Built with privacy in mind, the brand-new mam-
mography suite provides a sense of comfort during routine screening
or diagnostic tests. Should a follow-up test be needed, ultrasound and
biopsy services are right across the hall. Radiologists can provide same-
day results.
“This reduces anxiety for women, because they don’t have to go home
and wonder what’s going on for a few days,” says Tami Hull, Director of
Imaging Services. And the imaging suite has sophisticated 3-Dmammogra-
phy, a high-tech screening tool youmight expect to find only in large cities.
Why it matters.
Regular screening with mammography helps catch
breast cancer early, even before a lump can be felt. At GVMH, this lifesav-
ing service is offered in a private setting where women can feel at ease.
“It’s very important for us to make sure women feel as comfortable
as possible,” Hull says.
Hours:
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Get in touch:
660-890-7145
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Expansion
highlights
Curbside parking with
155 new spaces
Ground-level access
to services
Easy point-of-care
registration
Private infusion site
Spacious cardiac rehab with
indoor track
New women’s imaging suite
Expanded specialty clinics
93,000 square feet of space
for current and future needs
AT A GLANCE
Get tips to ensure an
easy, accurate mammogram.
Visit
www.gvmh.org, and
under “Health Resources,”
click on “Health Tools.”
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